Lytic
Pronunciation: /laɪtɪk/
Lytic (adj)
- Relating to breaking down cells or cell parts, often by chemical action.
- Causing something to break apart or dissolve, especially in a chemical or biological process.
- In poetry, having a rhythm where stressed beats are followed by weaker ones.
Examples
- The lytic enzyme breaks down cells using chemical action.
- In the lab, a lytic solution dissolves cell membranes over time.
Lytic (adjective)
Examples
- The medicine has a lytic effect on the cell wall.
- The lab test shows lytic action that breaks the cell.